Cherokee travel guide
Cherokee Tourism | Cherokee Guide
You're Going to Love Cherokee
With a population of 2,138, Cherokee is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cherokee to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Cherokee
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ruth's Chris Steak House - Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel (777 Casino Drive) and Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar (777 Casino Dr) are great picks.
When to visit Cherokee
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cherokee in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.7″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Cherokee, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.
How to Get to Cherokee
Plane
Although Cherokee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 44 miles from Cherokee. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Cherokee departs from Jacksonville and takes around 1h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Cherokee is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 133 miles from Cherokee. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Fox, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Cherokee using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Cherokee takes 915 miles and will cost you around $122. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $291 for a journey of 1105 miles.
Airlines serving Cherokee
Where to stay in Cherokee
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rivers Edge Motel and Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee-Casino, An IHG Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cherokee
Most booked hotels in Cherokee
Renting a car in Cherokee
Renting a car in Cherokee costs $65 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Cherokee.
Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Cherokee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36.